We Are Here For Seniors
SSIP Offers Another Food Program for Seniors — The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
The Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services offers this food program for seniors. It is an additional program available to low-income seniors above and beyond our normal food distribution. Eligible participants will receive a box of groceries each month. Distribution of the food for seniors is the 4th Monday of each month at the south parking lot of the Bethany campus.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible, you must be at least 60 years of age and meet the income guidelines.
| 2022 Income Guidelines | |||
| Family Size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
| 1 | $17,667 | $1,473 | $340 |
| 2 | $23,803 | $1,984 | $458 |
| 3 | $29,939 | $2,495 | $576 |
| 4 | $36,075 | $3,007 | $694 |
| Additional Members | $6,136 | $512 | $118 |
What type of groceries will I receive?
Groceries are pre-packed in boxes and include a variety of foods such as milk, cereal, grains, cheese, juice, canned meat, peanut butter, canned vegetables and canned fruit. Participants receive approximately 30 pounds of food per month.
I am interested, what do I need to sign up?
To sign up for Food for Seniors (Commodity Supplemental Food Program - CSFP), please bring the following documents to one of our distribution sites and complete a short application.
Proof of identity and age (examples include): CA Driver’s License, ID card, OR passport.
Address verification: Identification with current address OR any bill with your name and current address.